Deception (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, Deception is a romance film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. An American writer living in exile in London, Philip listens to women. His English mistress, who visits him regularly in the studio that serves as their refuge. A student he loved in another life. A former lover confined to a hospital in New York.
Who’s in it. Deception stars Denis Podalydès as Philip, Léa Seydoux as The English Lover, Emmanuelle Devos as Rosalie and Anouk Grinberg as Philip's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Deception has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Eventive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deception page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deception tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deception (2021)?
- In CA, Deception is available to rent or buy from Eventive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deception worth watching?
- Deception holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deception?
- Deception stars Denis Podalydès, Léa Seydoux, Emmanuelle Devos, Anouk Grinberg and Gennadi Famin.
- When was Deception released?
- Deception was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.